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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.79, 528.97 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.79, 528.97 and 147.50 is: 221.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.79 : 528.97 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.79/528.97 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.79x = 528.97 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.79x = 78,023.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,023.08/352.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.16

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